April weather forecast
New York, USA

April in New York State signifies a definitive shift towards spring. As winter's cold retreats, warmer days and blossoming flora become the hallmarks of this month. However, the state's diverse landscape ensures that weather conditions are not uniform across all regions.

In upstate New York, especially near the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, temperatures start to rise consistently. The general range lies between 35°F (1.7°C) and 55°F (12.8°C). While the chances of snowfall drastically reduce, late snow events, particularly in elevated regions, are not entirely ruled out. Instead, rain becomes more common, fostering the growth of early spring vegetation.

Downstate areas, including the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, enjoy more consistently mild conditions. Temperatures here tend to fluctuate between 45°F (7.2°C) and 60°F (15.6°C). The urban heat island effect in metropolises like New York City is even more pronounced, especially on clear days. This phenomenon can lead to temperatures that are a few degrees higher than in neighboring regions.

When compared to the unpredictable nature of March, April offers more stability in its weather patterns. While early April can still have remnants of March's volatility, by mid to late April, the promise of consistent spring warmth becomes evident. With extended daylight hours and blossoming trees, the environment is invigorated, paving the way for the warmer and more humid conditions of May.

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• New York - April »
  During 0.4 snowfall days, in April, New York aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. During 0.4 snowfall days, in April, New York aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Buffalo - April »
  In Buffalo during April, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Buffalo during April, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.
• Rochester - April »
  In Rochester in April, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rochester in April, during 16.5 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Yonkers - April »
  In Yonkers in April, during 10.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yonkers in April, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Syracuse - April »
  April is the least humid month in Syracuse with an average relative humidity of 78%. April is the last month it regularly snows in Syracuse, New York.
• Albany - April »
  In Albany, in April, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Albany, in April, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.
• New Rochelle - April »
  In New Rochelle during April, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. During 0.3 snowfall days, in April, New Rochelle aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.
• Mount Vernon - April »
  In Mount Vernon during April, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Mount Vernon in April, during 14.7 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Schenectady - April »
  In Schenectady in April, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Schenectady in April, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Utica - April »
  In Utica during April, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. In Utica, during April, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.
• White Plains - April »
  During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, White Plains aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. During 0.7 snowfall days, in April, White Plains aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.
• Hempstead - April »
  April characterizes Hempstead's transition into spring with noticeably longer daylight hours reaching 13.3, an increase compared to March. In Hempstead, New York, snow does not fall in April through November.